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Skill Level
The typical or characteristic tasks performed at each skill level
The types of skill required
Level 1
Typically require the performance of simple and routine physical or manual tasks.
May require the use of hand held tools or of simple electrical equipment.
Involve tasks such as cleaning; digging; lifting and carrying materials by hand; sorting, storing or assembling goods by hand; operating non-motorised vehicles; and picking fruit and vegetables.
May require physical strength and/or endurance.
For some jobs basic skills in literacy and numeracy may be required. If required these skills would not be a major part of the job.
For competent performance in some occupations at this level, completion of primary education or the first stage of basic education may be required.
A short period of on-the-job training may be required for some jobs.
Level 2
Typically involve the performance of tasks such
as operating machinery
and electronic equipment; driving vehicles; maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment; and manipulation, ordering and storage of information.
For almost all occupations at this level the ability to read information such as safety instructions, to make written records of work completed and to accurately perform simple arithmetical calculations is essential.
Many occupations at this skill level require relatively advanced literacy and numeracy skills and good interpersonal communication skills. In some occupations these skills are required for a major part of the work. Many occupations at this skill level require a high level of manual dexterity.
The knowledge and skills required for competent performance in all occupations at this level are generally obtained through completion of the first stage of secondary education.
Some occupations require the completion of the second
stage of secondary education, which may include a significant component of specialised vocational education and on-the-job training.
Some occupations require completion of vocation specific education undertaken after completion of secondary education.
In some cases experience and on-the-job training may substitute for the formal education.
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